The garden arch is a classic staple in green spaces up and down the country. A garden feature with very royal links – garden arches became particularly popular during the reign of Queen Victoria – the pretty fixture also offers a range of practical benefits, with shade for garden dwellers and support for climbing plants coming as standard.
This beautiful garden addition is more versatile than you might think. A garden arch can be used in several ways across countless settings to ensure a stunning display from season to season. Here’s how to use yours in your garden!
Who says growing plants has to be strictly at ground level? The garden arch provides the perfect way to diversify your growing space, with vertical displays often the most beautiful of them all. Clematis, climbing hydrangea, honeysuckle, ivy, jasmine, morning glory, sweet pea, roses and wisteria are just some of the classic garden plants that climb effortlessly to beautify garden arches.
Garden arches are great for growing your own too. Fruits and vegetables grown vertically are less vulnerable to disease and pests, not to mention easier to harvest. Melons, cucumbers, grapes, hops, kiwis, Malabar spinach, peas, green beans, pumpkins, strawberries and summer squashes can all be grown vertically using a sturdy garden arch.
Those beautiful garden arch displays are made for framing entrances, with the ‘over the door’ look a typical feature in the English country garden aesthetic. A framed entrance is a feast for all the senses, with the scent of varieties like honeysuckle and jasmine a real delight, whether you’re using an arch to highlight a doorway, gate, art installation or another focal point.
Meandering pathways are great candidates for a garden arch or two. For those with the space, adding a series of garden arches can ensure a fragrant, formal addition that is guaranteed to add the wow factor.
Zoning is a popular garden design technique, with both modern and traditional spaces made more functional, versatile and enjoyable using this simple premise. Garden arches can be used to define these zones, providing a show-stopping entrance that clearly highlights each area.
For those looking to create a shady spot to relax in, a garden arch will also come in handy. Larger garden arches can be transformed into arbours with the right planting, creating a cosy nook that’s shaded from the sun and the perfect place to take a load off.
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